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This week, in honor of the International Day of the Midwife , a brave midwife shares her personal story in a powerful video, describing how she risked her life to help a woman give birth. The head of midwifery at a health centre in Yemen, a country with one of the highest maternal death rates in the world, describes how midwives are a crucial gateway to health services , especially in times of crisis. In Chad, where tens of thousands of Cameroonian refugees fled after violence reignited over the use of resources, particularly water, midwives are helping to prevent maternal deaths . In Haiti, violence has reached terrifying levels, and UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem calls for urgent protection measures that "integrate the rights and needs of women, girls and all civilians." In Gaza, nearly seven months of war have inflicted unthinkable suffering, and Dr. Kanem stresses the need for all hospitals, health-care workers and patients to be protected. "Civilians must never be a target, and their needs must be met," she says. "We call for an immediate ceasefire, and for the unconditional release of all hostages in Gaza." Thanks for reading.
A brave midwife shares a personal story of risking her life to help a woman give birth safely.
The head of midwifery at a health centre in Yemen, a country with one of the highest maternal death rates in the world, illustrates the importance of midwives, describing how they are a main gateway to health services in times of crisis.
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Midwives are saving lives in Chad, where tens of thousands of Cameroonian refugees fled in 2021 after violence reignited over the use of resources, particularly water.
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6moGoodwork to them
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6moOh wow.....what a great and brave woman she is.
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6moDuring times of war, midwives often become unsung heroes due to their crucial role in providing essential healthcare services, particularly in situations where traditional medical infrastructure may be disrupted or overwhelmed. Here is an article we recently wrote about how #Marketresearch helps reduce the effects of war. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/market-research-path-indirectly-mitigate-conflict-promote-r91we/?
Midwives are indeed heroes